Rhodolite and Carnallite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Carnallite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.841.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Rhodolite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Carnallite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Rhodolite and Carnallite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Rhodolite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.